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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 10 to 35 years from vintage.

vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, rose, spice, balsamic

Palate: red fruit, mineral, fine tannin

From the steep Rocche di Castiglione cru, Vietti's most aromatic Barolo shows perfumed red cherry and rose with fine-grained tannin and a long, mineral finish.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Castelmagno Our pick Qualigeo pairs Castelmagno with full-bodied reds. The crumbly, piquant paste of an aged wheel, with its blue-green veins, meets Barolo's firm tannin and high acidity, which clear the palate between pieces. Ossolano Local tradition Qualigeo lists Barolo first among the structured reds it calls the classic match for Ossolano. The elastic, savoury paste with its herbal pasture notes gives Nebbiolo's tannin something to grip, and an older, more intense wheel holds its own. Gorgonzola Our pick Qualigeo says Gorgonzola Piccante prefers well-structured, aged reds. A very piquant, longer-aged Piccante can overwhelm a delicate wine, so it wants a Barolo with enough tannin and age to stand up to it.

How to serve Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Vietti has bottled single-vineyard Barolo from the Rocche di Castiglione cru in Castiglione Falletto for decades, one of the zone's most perfumed and elegant sites.

  1. 1961Vietti releases early single-cru Barolo bottlings under Alfredo Currado

Facts

Producer
Vietti · visiting guide
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barolo DOCG
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 200 to 400 at retail
Drinking window
10 to 35 from vintage
First vintage
1961

Frequently asked about Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione

What does Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, rose, spice, balsamic. On the palate, red fruit, mineral, fine tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the steep Rocche di Castiglione cru, Vietti's most aromatic Barolo shows perfumed red cherry and rose with fine-grained tannin and a long, mineral finish.

When should I drink Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione?

Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione?

Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. The braise's depth meets the cru's red-fruit perfume and firm tannin.

What grapes are in Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione?

The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.

Tags

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